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Let Fish Walk!
Teen Who Cared for Sick Mom Not Allowed at Graduation
CARROLLTON, Ohio — Let Fish Walk.
The phrase is taking over the small town of Carrollton, from car windows to signs at local businesses. It’s a grassroots effort for 17-year-old Carrollton High School senior Austin Fisher, who has made it clear that his role as ‘student’ comes second to his role as ‘son.’
“He’s been my hero, my rock,” says Fisher’s mother, Teresa, as tears stream down her face.
Teresa has been battling breast cancer for six years. Last year doctors told her it was stage four–terminal. Through months of chemo and radiation, she leaned on Austin.
But being his mom’s lifeline meant sacrificing school.
more at: http://fox8.com/2012/04/13/teen-who-cared-for-sick-mom-not-allowed-at-graduation/?hpt=us_bn6
There's even a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281683671915631/
